Pathologist Assistant, LabPlus - Anatomical Pathology Community

New Zealand's leading laboratory service

Permanent full-time role - community-based at Mount Wellington

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the role

Based in our Histology Dissection Team at Mount Wellington, this is a great opportunity for a Pathologist Assistant or experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our proficient Scientific and Technical team.

This role requires the following

Advanced tissue dissection skills, along with theoretical and practical knowledge of human anatomy and pathology

Working closely with consultant pathologists

Familiarity with Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) dissection protocols

For further details, please refer to the position descriptions below:

For those with Pathologist Assistant experience, please see here for the position description

For those with Medical Laboratory Scientist experience, please see here for the position description

About the Team/Service/Location

Anatomic Pathology Service (APS) is an IANZ-accredited medical laboratory and part of Te Whatu Ora | Health New Zealand and Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide a wide range of anatomical pathology specialist diagnostic histology and cytology services to the Auckland region and beyond, processing specimens from over 4,000 private specialists, surgical hospitals, and general practitioners. Our Consultant Pathologists collaborate closely with our experienced team of pathologist assistants, scientists, and technicians to deliver high-quality and timely results for patients and clinicians.

You will join a team of 100 highly skilled professionals dedicated to excellence, innovation, and patient-centred care. We foster a supportive culture that values open communication, professional growth, and continuous learning.

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About you

As the ideal candidate, you will:

Be currently registered as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand (www.mscouncil.org.nz) or be eligible to do so at the point of application

Have experience in dissection/cut-up (essential), with certified competency in advanced tissue dissection (desirable)

Be committed to quality, accuracy, and patient outcomes

Have strong interpersonal skills and a positive, team-focused approach.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to apply

To apply, please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 8 February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Aaron.Chamberlain@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.